Retirement

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.

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Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.

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An Inside Look at Retirement Living

A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

Tax Efficiency in Retirement

What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

• Articles

  The Cost of Procrastination

  Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.

  What's New for Social Security?

  There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.

  Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You

  The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.

  Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure

  Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?

  5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

  Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through retirement.

  Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?

  Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right.

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• Calculators

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  My Retirement Savings

  Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

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• Presentations

  Investment Strategies for Retirement

  Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

  An Inside Look at Retirement Living

  A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.

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• Videos

  RE: Retirement

  How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

  Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World

  Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.

  How to Retire Early

  Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

  Perception vs. Reality

  There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

  When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

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